STAGNANT (2021)

written and directed by KONRAD KULTYS

Tough skinhead Adam ignores his disability, despite it he tries to dominate his loved ones. A decision by his caring brother to change jobs pushes Adam to reconsider his situation and and face up to his own limitations.

A fiction short movie produced by Polish National Filmschool in Lodz and Polish Film Institute.

Running time: 18:00

Film represented by KFF Sales & Promotion

https://sp.kff.com.pl/en/films/stagnant-2/

AWARDS

stagnant became the most awarded Polish short film at foreign festivals in 2022

24th Annual Polish Film Festival Los Angeles, USA, 2023, (Bridging The Borders Award)

"...a powerful and emotional exploration of resilience and self-discovery. Director of this wonderful film, using the language of filmmaking at its best in developing the film’s main character, a tough skinhead who confronts his own limitations."

9th Alexandria Short Film Festival, Egypt, 2023 (Egyptian Film Critics Association Award)

"One Shot" 21th International Short Film Festival, Armenia, 2023, (Special mention)

XII Festival Pielagos en Corto, Spain, 2022 (Best Director, Best Screenplay)

16th Manuel Trujillo Durán International Short Film Festival, Venezuela, 2022 (Best film, Best actor)

"For achieving an insightful look at the life of a society and that of an individual; for dramaturgy and impeccable directing; for the bold, cruel, harsh, and at the same time, compassionate and touching depiction of the main character who rejects his tragedy to finally accept it."

ÉCU The European Independent Film Festival,France, 2022 (Best Student Film)

XXV Festival "Lato z Muzami", Poland, 2022, (Honorable mention)

For "creating a cinematic world that does not allow the viewer to remain indifferent. For a touching, tender, ambiguous, avoiding clichés and simple, obvious solutions portrayal of a fraternal relationship."

18th BuSho Film Festival 2022, Hungary, 2022 (Best Visegrad Short)

12th Leuven DisABILITY Filmfestival, Belgium, 2022 (Best film, Audience award)

SELECTED FESTIVALS

28th Rhode Island International Film Festival, USA, 2023 (competition)

38th International Shortfilm Week Regensburg, Germany, 2022 (competition)

19. Neisse Film Festival, Germany, 2022 (competition)

Leiden Shorts Film Festival 2022. The Netherlands, 2022 (competition)

Swindon Independent International Film Festival, United Kingdom, 2022 (competition)

Bolton International Film Festival, United Kingdom 2022 (competition)

Integration You and Me International Film Festival, Poland 2022 (competition)

Festival International De Cine De Galdar, Spain 2022 (competition)

XXII International Film School Film Festival, Uruguay 2022 (competition)